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Assertiveness Training: Empowering Teens and Adults

By Behavior Highway

Unlock the power of assertive communication with our comprehensive Assertiveness Training program, specially designed for teens and adults. This engaging and interactive resource includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation and a complementary handout, offering practical exercises and strategies to help learners develop and practice assertiveness in various situations.

What's Included:

  1. PowerPoint Presentation: An informative and visually appealing PowerPoint that covers the fundamentals of assertiveness. Each slide is designed to educate and engage learners, featuring key concepts, real-life examples, and interactive exercises.
  2. Interactive Exercises: Embedded within the PowerPoint are exercises that encourage active participation and practical application of assertiveness techniques. These exercises are designed to build confidence and reinforce learning through practice.
  3. Handout: A comprehensive handout that summarizes key points from the presentation. This handout serves as a valuable reference tool for learners to review and practice assertiveness techniques on their own.

Empower teens and adults to communicate with confidence and clarity through our Assertiveness Training program. Download today to foster a culture of respect, self-assurance, and effective communication!

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AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet | Freebie Activities

By Teach Savvy Store

This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

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What's Included

1. Passage with Leveled Questions

  • Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

  • Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

  • Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

  • Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
  • No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

Perfect For:

  • Early finishers
  • Enrichment activities
  • Critical thinking lessons
  • Independent or small group work
  • Sub plans
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Thanksgiving Costa's Levels of Inquiry | Categorizing Questions Freebie Activity

By Teach Savvy Store

Increase critical thinking skills with this Thanksgiving-themed Costa's Levels of Inquiry activity! Students will categorize questions based on Costa’s Level 1, 2, and 3, promoting deeper understanding of Thanksgiving traditions and ELA skills. Perfect for engaging middle and high school students in critical analysis and creative thinking during the holiday season!

What's Included

  • 10 Thanksgiving-themed questions for categorizing into Costa's Level of Questioning
  • Answer key

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Geography - Find that Country! Label and Color Worksheet

By Yugen Learning

In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson and emergency sub for your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.

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Geography | Analysing and Interpreting Population Pyramids worksheet

By Yugen Learning

Analyzing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

In this no prep lesson is an activity for students learn to analyse and interpret the various types and shapes of population pyramids in a single activity.

Resources Included:

  • 10 slide editable Introduction and overview PowerPoint on reading and analysing Population pyramids
  • A3 Population Pyramid Worksheet to apply skills

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Represent data in a range of appropriate forms, for example climate graphs, compound column graphs, population pyramids (ACHGS049)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

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Geography | Analysing and Interpreting Population Pyramids worksheet

By Yugen Learning

Analyzing and Interpreting Population Pyramids

In this no prep lesson is an activity for students learn to analyse and interpret the various types and shapes of population pyramids in a single activity.

Resources Included:

  • 10 slide editable Introduction and overview PowerPoint on reading and analysing Population pyramids
  • A3 Population Pyramid Worksheet to apply skills

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Represent data in a range of appropriate forms, for example climate graphs, compound column graphs, population pyramids (ACHGS049)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

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Geography & Maths - Teaching Grid Coordinates with a Game with lesson plan

By Yugen Learning

Ahoy, educators! Dive into the world of coordinates with our engaging no prep Battleship Coordinates Game for you or an emergency sub lesson for your Geography and Maths programs.. Designed meticulously with students in mind, especially those who find coordinates challenging, this game offers a hands-on, interactive approach to mastering the X and Y axis f

Master Coordinates with the Battleship Game: A Fun & Engaging Learning Tool!

Resources:

  • Lesson plan to help your implement
  • Complete single A4 page with instructions and supporting information for all students (Simply duplicate and distribute)

Why Choose the Battleship Coordinates Game?

  • Engaging Learning: Transform the daunting task of understanding coordinates into an exciting naval adventure!
  • Tailored for Strugglers: Specifically crafted for students who find coordinates tricky, serving as an excellent introduction.
  • Aligned with Standards: Our game is in sync with Common Core outcomes, ensuring your students are on track with curriculum standards.
  • Dual Learning: While students immerse in strategic gameplay, they're simultaneously reinforcing their understanding of basic coordinates.

Common Core Outcomes:

  • CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.1: Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system.
  • CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.2: Represent real-world and mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane.

Australian curriculum links: for teaching coordinates in geography and mathematics:

  • ACGSE037: Use maps, globes, and other spatial representations to locate places and features.
  • ACGSE043: Analyze the spatial distribution of people, places, and things.
  • ACGSE051: Understand the impact of human activities on the environment.
  • ACMNA066: Understand the concepts of coordinate geometry, including the Cartesian coordinate system.
  • ACMNA067: Be able to plot points and lines in the Cartesian coordinate system.
  • ACMNA068: Use coordinate geometry to solve problems.
  • ACMNA069: Understand the relationship between coordinate geometry and other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and algebra.

Bring coordinates to life in your classroom and watch as your students navigate their way to success. Set sail into the world of interactive learning today!

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Geography & Maths - Teaching Grid Coordinates with a Game with lesson plan

By Yugen Learning

Ahoy, educators! Dive into the world of coordinates with our engaging no prep Battleship Coordinates Game for you or an emergency sub lesson for your Geography and Maths programs.. Designed meticulously with students in mind, especially those who find coordinates challenging, this game offers a hands-on, interactive approach to mastering the X and Y axis f

Master Coordinates with the Battleship Game: A Fun & Engaging Learning Tool!

Resources:

  • Lesson plan to help your implement
  • Complete single A4 page with instructions and supporting information for all students (Simply duplicate and distribute)

Why Choose the Battleship Coordinates Game?

  • Engaging Learning: Transform the daunting task of understanding coordinates into an exciting naval adventure!
  • Tailored for Strugglers: Specifically crafted for students who find coordinates tricky, serving as an excellent introduction.
  • Aligned with Standards: Our game is in sync with Common Core outcomes, ensuring your students are on track with curriculum standards.
  • Dual Learning: While students immerse in strategic gameplay, they're simultaneously reinforcing their understanding of basic coordinates.

Common Core Outcomes:

  • CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.1: Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system.
  • CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.2: Represent real-world and mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane.

Australian curriculum links: for teaching coordinates in geography and mathematics:

  • ACGSE037: Use maps, globes, and other spatial representations to locate places and features.
  • ACGSE043: Analyze the spatial distribution of people, places, and things.
  • ACGSE051: Understand the impact of human activities on the environment.
  • ACMNA066: Understand the concepts of coordinate geometry, including the Cartesian coordinate system.
  • ACMNA067: Be able to plot points and lines in the Cartesian coordinate system.
  • ACMNA068: Use coordinate geometry to solve problems.
  • ACMNA069: Understand the relationship between coordinate geometry and other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and algebra.

Bring coordinates to life in your classroom and watch as your students navigate their way to success. Set sail into the world of interactive learning today!

Grab Your Battleship Coordinates Game Now!

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Geography - Dive Deep into the Seven Continents! Worksheet Booklet

By Yugen Learning

Overview: Introduce your students to the wonders of our world with this comprehensive 7-page no prep for you or an emergency sub Geography research booklet! Each page is dedicated to one of the seven continents, providing a detailed map and thought-provoking questions that will ignite their curiosity and deepen their understanding of global geography.

What's Inside:

  • Detailed Maps: Each continent is beautifully illustrated, offering students a clear visual representation to aid their research.

  • Research Questions: For every continent, students will delve into:

    • Size/Area: Understand the vastness of each landmass.
    • Number of Countries: Not just the count, but labeling them too!
    • Population & Largest City: Dive into demographics.
    • Highest Point: Reach the peak of knowledge!
    • Climate: Discover the diverse weather patterns.
    • Top Landmark: Identify iconic sights.
    • Major Rivers and Lakes: Flow with the world's waterways.
    • Mountain Ranges: Scale the heights of knowledge.
    • Nearby Oceans and Seas: Explore the surrounding waters.

Benefits:

  • Integrated Learning: This booklet promotes research skills, reading comprehension, and map reading all in one!
  • Flexibility: Suitable for independent study, group work, or as a homework assignment.
  • Engagement: The hands-on approach ensures students are actively involved in their learning journey.

Why Choose This Resource? As educators, we understand the importance of making learning engaging and relevant. This booklet has been meticulously designed to ensure students not only learn but also appreciate the diverse wonders our world has to offer. Whether you're introducing continents for the first time or looking for a resource to deepen existing knowledge, this booklet is your perfect companion.

Embark on a global adventure with your students today!

In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

Geography | What Causes Hunger lesson activity

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Geography - Dive Deep into the Seven Continents! Worksheet Booklet

By Yugen Learning

Overview: Introduce your students to the wonders of our world with this comprehensive 7-page no prep for you or an emergency sub Geography research booklet! Each page is dedicated to one of the seven continents, providing a detailed map and thought-provoking questions that will ignite their curiosity and deepen their understanding of global geography.

What's Inside:

  • Detailed Maps: Each continent is beautifully illustrated, offering students a clear visual representation to aid their research.

  • Research Questions: For every continent, students will delve into:

    • Size/Area: Understand the vastness of each landmass.
    • Number of Countries: Not just the count, but labeling them too!
    • Population & Largest City: Dive into demographics.
    • Highest Point: Reach the peak of knowledge!
    • Climate: Discover the diverse weather patterns.
    • Top Landmark: Identify iconic sights.
    • Major Rivers and Lakes: Flow with the world's waterways.
    • Mountain Ranges: Scale the heights of knowledge.
    • Nearby Oceans and Seas: Explore the surrounding waters.

Benefits:

  • Integrated Learning: This booklet promotes research skills, reading comprehension, and map reading all in one!
  • Flexibility: Suitable for independent study, group work, or as a homework assignment.
  • Engagement: The hands-on approach ensures students are actively involved in their learning journey.

Why Choose This Resource? As educators, we understand the importance of making learning engaging and relevant. This booklet has been meticulously designed to ensure students not only learn but also appreciate the diverse wonders our world has to offer. Whether you're introducing continents for the first time or looking for a resource to deepen existing knowledge, this booklet is your perfect companion.

Embark on a global adventure with your students today!

In this fun and back to school, no prep lesson your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to find specific countries using an atlas or google earth skills to develop their country finding ability, before labelling and coloring in the map. All neatly contained within a single A4 sheet.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

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Geography | What Causes Hunger lesson activity

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Geography | What Causes Hunger lesson activity worksheet

By Yugen Learning

In this no prep lesson, students learn to analyse and interpret the information on what causes Hunger's part of your Geography program.

This comprehensive and interactive lesson plan, entitled "What Causes Hunger?", guides students through a thoughtful exploration of the various factors contributing to global hunger.

It engages students in a detailed understanding of the cycle of poverty, lack of agricultural investment, effects of climate and weather, war and displacement, unstable markets, and food wastage, and how each of these components plays a role in the prevalence of hunger.

Resources included:

  • Guided instruction and links to external resources, such as the World Food Programme video "$1 a day," to provide a broader context and real-life representation of the issues.
  • Individual activities and reflection prompts that encourage students to form their own conclusions, as well as express and validate their ideas.
  • Discussion questions, both true or false and open-ended, to stimulate critical thinking and facilitate lively, thoughtful conversation in the classroom.
  • A concluding reflection, challenging students to make connections between hunger, poverty, and economic development.

This comprehensive lesson is designed to cultivate an empathetic, global perspective among students and inspire them to think critically about worldwide issues like hunger. Suitable for Social Studies, Geography, Economics, and Global Studies courses for middle and high school levels.

Aligned with Common Core Standards, this lesson also encourages students to apply their knowledge, analyze various viewpoints, and build strong argumentation skills. Download now to open your classroom to a comprehensive and compassionate study of world hunger.

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Challenges to food production, including land and water degradation, shortage of fresh water, competing land uses, and climate change, for Australia and other areas of the world (ACHGK063)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

SUBSCRIBE NOW  to my list for a free copy of the eBook "ChatGPT for history Teachers" and a Story, Source, Scholarships resources to see how well they work in your classroom.

Request a resource:

If you like my resources but I have uploaded a particular one you would love, please email me and tell me what you would like me to deign:

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More great curriculum resources

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ Medieval History

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✅ ➡ ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

and

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Geography - Hemispheres, Continents and Lines of Latitude Worksheet

By Yugen Learning

In this no prep lesson for you or an emergency sub in your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to explore the intricate details of our world's layout. They will be provided with a detailed map, which will serve as their canvas to mark and identify the lines of latitude, distinguish between the different hemispheres, and pinpoint the continents. As they navigate through the map, students will also encounter a series of questions designed to test their understanding and observation skills.

Task:

Using the numbers as references, students must identify and label the following:

  • Continents
  • Oceans
  • Continents
  • Hemispheres
  • Lines of Latitude

Develop mate reading skills and visual recombination skills

Resources:

  • A3 size sheet

  • Marking key

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Geography - Hemispheres, Continents and Lines of Latitude Worksheet

By Yugen Learning

In this no prep lesson for you or an emergency sub in your Geography program, students will embark on a geographical journey to explore the intricate details of our world's layout. They will be provided with a detailed map, which will serve as their canvas to mark and identify the lines of latitude, distinguish between the different hemispheres, and pinpoint the continents. As they navigate through the map, students will also encounter a series of questions designed to test their understanding and observation skills.

Task:

Using the numbers as references, students must identify and label the following:

  • Continents
  • Oceans
  • Continents
  • Hemispheres
  • Lines of Latitude

Develop mate reading skills and visual recombination skills

Resources:

  • A3 size sheet

  • Marking key

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

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Geography | What Causes Hunger lesson activity worksheet

By Yugen Learning

In this no prep lesson, students learn to analyse and interpret the information on what causes Hunger's part of your Geography program.

This comprehensive and interactive lesson plan, entitled "What Causes Hunger?", guides students through a thoughtful exploration of the various factors contributing to global hunger.

It engages students in a detailed understanding of the cycle of poverty, lack of agricultural investment, effects of climate and weather, war and displacement, unstable markets, and food wastage, and how each of these components plays a role in the prevalence of hunger.

Resources included:

  • Guided instruction and links to external resources, such as the World Food Programme video "$1 a day," to provide a broader context and real-life representation of the issues.
  • Individual activities and reflection prompts that encourage students to form their own conclusions, as well as express and validate their ideas.
  • Discussion questions, both true or false and open-ended, to stimulate critical thinking and facilitate lively, thoughtful conversation in the classroom.
  • A concluding reflection, challenging students to make connections between hunger, poverty, and economic development.

This comprehensive lesson is designed to cultivate an empathetic, global perspective among students and inspire them to think critically about worldwide issues like hunger. Suitable for Social Studies, Geography, Economics, and Global Studies courses for middle and high school levels.

Aligned with Common Core Standards, this lesson also encourages students to apply their knowledge, analyze various viewpoints, and build strong argumentation skills. Download now to open your classroom to a comprehensive and compassionate study of world hunger.

Australian Geography Curriculum link:

Challenges to food production, including land and water degradation, shortage of fresh water, competing land uses, and climate change, for Australia and other areas of the world (ACHGK063)

Students will begin to see that certain features and shapes are often associated with particular population structures e.g. a wide base indicates a high birth rate, a narrow apex often indicates a high death rate, etc.

Within the lesson, students will be expected to apply this new knowledge and understanding by analyzing and interpreting a population pyramid from a range of countries.

Students also learn how variations in shape and size also relate to the dependency ratio (the amount of the population that is dependent on the working population) of a particular country. Students practice calculating and interpreting dependency ratio through a number of examples.

These slides can also be printed and displayed within the classroom or given to students as review notes.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

SUBSCRIBE NOW  to my list for a free copy of the eBook "ChatGPT for history Teachers" and a Story, Source, Scholarships resources to see how well they work in your classroom.

Request a resource:

If you like my resources but I have uploaded a particular one you would love, please email me and tell me what you would like me to deign:

kane@yugenlearning,com or Subscribe to Our Enlightening Educators’ Mailing List Now!

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More great curriculum resources

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ Medieval History

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✅ ➡ ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

and

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(FR) STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES PACK

By French Made Fun!

C'est à nouveau cette période de l'année ! (Je sais je sais). Mon école organise des entretiens dirigés par des élèves; et pour ceux d'entre vous qui suivent un format similaire, ce kit contient tout ce dont vos élèves ont besoin pour se préparer à leurs entretiens et vous permettre de respirer!

11 activités imprimables pour que vos élèves se préparent, réfléchissent, se fixent des buts et s'organisent pour leur entretien auto-dirigé :

  • Page de couverture (nom);
  • L'heure de mon entretien ;
  • Fiches d'auto-évaluation détaillées ;
  • Souvenirs de ce terme;
  • #SNAP - Un aperçu de chaque sujet ;
  • Cartes imprimables - pour mettre en valeur les pièces dont ils sont fiers/pas fiers ;
  • Questionnaire - habitudes + comportements (Toujours, souvent, rarement, jamais);
  • Liste de contrôle pour les entretiens dirigés par les étudiants ;
  • Interview baratin (mot pour mot);
  • Objectifs SMART.

3 activités modifiables pour s'adapter à vos attentes et règles :

  • Fiches d'auto-évaluation détaillées - version modifiable ;
  • Questionnaire - habitudes + comportements (Toujours, souvent, rarement, jamais) - version modifiable ;
  • Liste de contrôle d'entrevue - version modifiable.

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One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity thru Dual-Perspectives 5-8

By Mark Holmes

One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity and Empathy through Dual-Perspective Narratives 5-8

Description:

Dive into the world of subjectivity and empathy with "1 Story, 2 Perspectives," a unique collection of eight short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this resource encourages readers to examine familiar scenarios through different lenses, fostering understanding, compassion, and critical thinking skills.

Each story features two distinct characters, such as the shy new kid and the boisterous class clown, or the driven athlete and the passionate artist. By presenting both perspectives side by side, these narratives invite students to step into the shoes of each character, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As students engage with the stories, they'll develop a deeper appreciation for the role that personality, priorities, and life experiences play in shaping one's perception of the world.

But the learning doesn't stop with the stories themselves! This comprehensive resource also includes 20 thought-provoking activities and discussion questions, providing educators with a wealth of tools for extending the lessons of empathy and perspective-taking. From comparative analysis and writing prompts to role-playing exercises and real-world connections, these activities are designed to help students internalize the stories' messages and apply them to their own lives.

Key features of "1 Story, 2 Perspectives":

  • 8 engaging short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints
  • Suitable for students in grades 5-8
  • Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives
  • Includes 20 activities and discussion questions for deeper exploration
  • Adaptable for various classroom settings and learning styles
  • Aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By exploring these dual-perspective narratives and engaging in the accompanying activities, students will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of empathy and subjectivity
  • Recognize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints
  • Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
  • Improve written and verbal communication abilities
  • Foster a more compassionate and inclusive classroom community

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Una historia, dos voces: Descubriendo la subjetividad - Grados 5-8

By Mark Holmes

Una historia, dos perspectivas: explorando la subjetividad y la empatía a través de narrativas de doble perspectiva

Descripción :

Sumérgete en el mundo de la subjetividad y la empatía con "Una historia, dos vistas", una colección única de ocho cuentos, cada uno contado desde dos puntos de vista opuestos. Diseñada para los grados 5 y 4, esta herramienta invita a los lectores a examinar situaciones familiares desde diferentes perspectivas, fomentando la comprensión, la compasión y el pensamiento crítico.

Cada historia presenta dos personajes distintos, como el tímido nuevo estudiante y el alborotador payaso de la clase, o el atleta decidido y el artista apasionado. Al presentar ambas perspectivas una al lado de la otra, estas historias invitan a los estudiantes a ponerse en el lugar de cada personaje, explorando sus pensamientos, sentimientos y motivaciones. A través de las historias, desarrollarán una mejor comprensión del papel que juegan la personalidad, las prioridades y las experiencias de vida en la percepción del mundo.

¡Pero el aprendizaje no termina con las historias mismas! Este recurso integral también incluye 20 actividades interesantes y preguntas de debate, lo que brinda a los maestros una gran cantidad de herramientas para profundizar las lecciones sobre empatía y toma de perspectiva. Desde análisis comparativos y ejercicios de escritura hasta juegos de roles y conexiones con el mundo real, estas actividades están diseñadas para ayudar a los estudiantes a internalizar los mensajes de las historias y aplicarlos a sus propias vidas.

Lo más destacado de “Una historia, dos vistas”:

  • 8 historias cortas cautivadoras, cada una contada desde dos puntos de vista opuestos
  • Fomenta la empatía, el pensamiento crítico y la apreciación de diversos puntos de vista.
  • Incluye 20 actividades y preguntas de discusión para una mayor exploración.
  • Adaptable a diferentes contextos de aula y estilos de aprendizaje.

Al explorar estas historias de doble perspectiva y participar en las actividades que las acompañan, los estudiantes:

  • Desarrollar una comprensión más profunda de la empatía y la subjetividad.
  • Reconocer la importancia de considerar múltiples puntos de vista.
  • Fortalecer su pensamiento crítico y sus habilidades analíticas.
  • Mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita.
  • Promover una comunidad escolar más solidaria e inclusiva

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Need to help your students learn to take notes and a way for you as the instruction to understand what they understood and what they need help with?

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Historical Fiction Creative Writing Prompts Worksheets for Elementary Students

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Step into the past with Time Journeys: 10 Captivating Historical Fiction Writing Prompts for Young Explorers. This engaging and educational writing pack is designed for students to ignite their imagination and bring history to life through creative storytelling. Each prompt is carefully crafted to align with the topics covered in US school history curriculum, making it a valuable resource for teachers and homeschoolers.


With a focus on historical events and eras, students will embark on thrilling adventures as they step into the shoes of characters from the past. They will have the opportunity to write captivating narratives set in significant moments in history, using descriptive language to transport readers to different time periods.

These prompts foster critical thinking, creativity, and historical understanding, allowing students to develop their writing skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for the past. From the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement, each prompt offers a unique opportunity for young writers to explore and connect with historical events.


Featuring easy-to-print worksheets, this resource is a convenient addition to any classroom or homeschool curriculum. It encourages 21st-century learning skills, such as innovation and critical thinking, while providing an engaging and fun writing experience. Empower your students to become young historians and master storytellers with Time Journeys: 10 Captivating Historical Fiction Writing Prompts for Young Explorers.


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Use this growth mindset poster display - Under the Sea/Ocean poster pack designed to foster a growth mindset culture. This printable pack combines the power of yet, growth mindset printables, and creative classroom display ideas to empower both teachers and students. Included are two eye-catching Change your words. Change your Mindset posters, along with corresponding display cards that reinforce the importance of positive language and mindset. With 10 sets of mindset sayings and 20 cards exclaiming Be who you are, this pack provides a variety of fixed and growth mindset statements to spark meaningful discussions and reflections. Hang the Growth Mindset Bunting Banner proudly to remind your students of the transformative power of a growth mindset, while the I can't do this yet bunting banner serves as a powerful reminder of the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. Equip your classroom with these growth mindset resources for teachers and watch your students thrive as they embrace the power of yet and unlock their full potential.


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